If there is one thing I love is finding amazing affordable products and I'm pretty sure everyone can relate to that. No one likes to spend a huge amount of money on a product if there is a cheaper alternative that is just as good. These are some of my favorite products at the moment, that I believe would make amazing holiday gifts. Every single one of them is under $10, making them perfect for stocking stuffers or just a small gift for a friend.

COLOURPOP FLEXITARIAN HIGHLIGHTER $8
This highlighter is incredibly pretty. It's very intense and buttery. It's described as a "white champagne" and I completely agree. This product is ideal for fair skin, but they have other shades for darker skin tones. Overall, the packaging is beautiful, the formula is amazing and the price is just perfect.

COLOURPOP TRAP & MORE BETTER $6
I couldn't choose between these shades. They are both ultra matte liquid lipsticks, which means they apply in a liquid form and dry matte.

Trap is described as a "dusty greige". This is my go-to lip color for daytime. It's unique, but not bold. More Better is described as a "deep wine". I love this shade when I'm looking for a pop of color. It's the most beautiful raspberry color.

SLEEK ANTIQUE BLUSH €5.99 / $6.22
This makes a beautiful everyday blush. It gives a healthy appearance to the skin, without being too vivid. It's a rosy mauve with some shimmer in it.

MAYBELLINE BAD TO THE BRONZE COLOR TATTOO $6.99
This is such an old, but loved product in my collection. It's very similar to the MAC Paint Pots, but a lot cheaper. This is a cream eyeshadow and this shade is perfect for the holiday season.

I always mention the fact that I have an obsession with highlighters. I truly believe you can't own enough luminizers. When I ordered this product, I wasn't sure it would look good on my complexion. Some highlighters can be quite dark and gold-toned, which is great for darker skin tones. However, if you are pale like me, it's tricky to find a highlighter that isn't too dark. Flexitarian is the most beautiful white champagne highlighter for fair skin.

The first thing I noticed about this product is its texture. It is incredibly buttery and the color payoff is unreal. With just a light touch I got a lot of product on my finger and it's all you need to achieve an intense glow. This is more pigmented than my beloved Mary-Lou Manizer by The Balm and all of my MAC highlighters. What I adore about Flexitarian is the fact that it doesn't have chunks of glitter. Because of its creamy formula, it blends easily and it looks like skin.

If you prefer a more "wearable" look, you can simply apply it with a beauty sponge or a synthetic brush. Now if you use your fingers, it will blind the haters. Joking aside, it will look crazy pigmented. Which nowadays, almost everyone wants.

This is probably the best affordable highlighter out there, and for me the best in general. It retails for $8 and honestly, it is everything I've always dreamed of. I don't have anything to complain about it. The packaging is beautiful, the formula is amazing and the price is just perfect.

What is your favorite affordable highlighter?

I just received my first ColourPop Cosmetics order, and I can't begin to explain how excited I am. Their packaging is absolutely adorable and the prices are ah-mazing! This set really stood out to me, I just can't resist warm-toned eyeshadows. It retails for $18, but all of these eyeshadows can be purchased individually for $5 each.

• Jinxie - Is a beautiful light gold with a pearlized finish. It's incredibly soft and the color payoff is out of this world. 
• Paradox - Is a cool-toned burgundy with a satin finish. I was shocked by its texture, it literally feels like butter. I've never touched such a creamy shadow before. It's also highly pigmented. 
• Elixir - Is a terracotta with a matte finish. It makes a gorgeous transition shade.
• Seeker - Is a warm brown with a matte finish. This is the perfect dark brown eyeshadow. 

Overall, their formula really impressed me. There is no way I could possibly describe how buttery these shadows are. All I can say is, if you haven't tried these yet, you need to. My favorite, texture-wise, has to be Paradox, which has a satin finish. But to be honest, all of them are worth the money. They're long-wearing and a tiny bit goes a long way. I prefer to apply these with my fingers for an even greater color payoff.

Have you tried anything from ColourPop? If so, what is your favorite product from them?

As someone with oily skin I've struggled with acne and always looking greasy. Throughout the years I've tested many skincare products, but most of them turned out to be huge disappointments and waste of money. These three are long time favorites of mine, that I believe in and will continue to use until I can find something even greater.

I actually bought the Clean & Clear cleanser by mistake, I intended to get the astringent and took this one home instead. But let me tell you, I'm so glad I decided to give it a try. With just a little bit of product I manage to clean my face and get it looking fresh. It removes the oils and it keeps my skin dry for a few hours. The Clean & Clear astringent has been a part of my skincare routine for years. I use it twice a day, and just like the cleanser, a little bit goes a long way. This is perfect if you want to remove your makeup.

Now, the Mary Kay TimeWise Repair eye cream is not necessarily meant for oily skin. However, I feel like anyone that needs a good eye cream is going to love this one. It helps with wrinkles which we all need, since it's never too early to start preventing them. It also targets dark circles and leaves such a moisturized feel to the lids, without being sticky.

I haven't shared my skincare favorites until now, because I feel like the chances of a skincare product working for everyone are almost nonexistent. So this is why I postponed this topic for so long. But as you can see these are all well-loved, in fact I'll need to repurchase all of them soon.

What's your favorite skincare product?

This was my first MAC lipstick and the reason why my collection grew so rapidly. I got it as a Christmas gift a couple years ago and since then I developed an obsession with makeup.

First things first, this shade is absolutely gorgeous and unique. Rebel is described as a "midtonal cream plum". This lip color looks incredible on all skin tones. The satin formula is very similar to MAC's matte finish, with its remarkable pigmentation. However, this one is, obviously, more glossy. Therefore, it glides on easily and it's super moisturizing.

One would assume that because it has a satin finish it doesn't last long. But I was quite impressed by how long-wearing it actually is. I would say, it lasts around four hours on a normal day and by that I mean, eating and drinking. It is easy to remove, but it stains the lips.

For some reason this color really stands out to me. I find it incredibly flattering, especially paired with a simple makeup look. For me, this is the right amount of bold and wearable. I will definitely repurchase this lipstick in the future.

What was your first MAC lipstick?

Today's tutorial is a quick glam. I've paired a simple brown halo look with a beautiful rose gold liner. This is super easy and therefore, perfect for beginners.

Products:
MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot
Sigma Beauty Smoke Screen Palette (Haze, Thunderhead and Ember)
Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette (Foxy and YDK)
Avon Black Flash Liner
Maybelline The Colossal
Kiss Au Naturale 02 Lashes
MAC Whirl Lipstick

Brushes:
MAC 210 and 217
Sigma 3DHD Precision, E54 and E55

Recently I purchased a new bag, which means it was time to sort out all the things I kept inside my previous purse. This one is a suede cross-body bag from Zara, and it's relatively small. Its size is one of my favorite things about it. I definitely needed to stop carrying so many unnecessary items and getting a smaller bag is the easiest way to do that.

I admit I carry way to many lip products, but I like to be prepared. A few of my favorite nude shades include, MAC Lady Be Good and Honeylove. These two are the most stunning nude lipsticks I own at the moment. I also have the NARS Rikugien lip pencil, which is a beautiful natural color and last but not least, a Sephora nano lip liner in the shade Cute Caramel.

Of course, I have to have at least one red lipstick with me at all times. I wanted a more "wearable" red, so I chose Dior Rouge 999. It has a glossy finish and a slightly orange undertone.

The most important item for me is translucent powder. I like my skin to look matte instead of dewy, so a little powder always helps, especially if you have oily skin. This is the Make Up For Ever HD Powder and to apply it I use a kabuki brush that I got from the drugstore. Another product that I keep with me, is one of my favorite highlighters, The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer. This highlighter is just perfect if you love an intense glow. Finally, I have my phone and some jewellery pieces.

Besides your phone, what's that one item that is always in your bag?

I have this lipstick for a while and I don't think I talk enough about it. This is, without a doubt, one of the prettiest shades of pink that I have ever encountered, at least for my complexion. It has a retro matte finish, which means it is extra dry.

Flat Out Fabulous is described as "bright plum matte". It is super long-wearing and highly pigmented. It is relatively opaque, but for more evenness I like to apply a second layer. This formula is absolutely stunning. It's quite drying on the lips, but it looks gorgeous. You need to exfoliate your lips beforehand, and make sure to apply a little bit of lip balm for a smoother application.

The only issue I had was, when removing it stained my lips and trying to rub the stain with harsh makeup remover was an impossible task. It took at least four hours to completely erase all traces. Despite that, I really love the color and the matte finish, so for that reason I would look away from the fact that it stains, which sometimes can look kinda cute.

Overall, this lipstick is incredibly unique. It's very feminine and fun. I love the shade and the texture. It looks beautiful on all skin tones. This is the perfect choice if you like bold lip colors, but isn't ready to wear green or blue in public.

What do you think of this retro matte formula?

When I first started my blog I had no idea what a flat lay was, although I was familiar with this kind of picture. This became the "trendy" way to take photos for blogs and of course, Instagram. I compiled a few tips and tricks that will help you take your flat lays to the next level.

LIGHTING
Usually for blog photos I use natural lighting. However, if you can't rely on a natural lighting source, you might want to consider investing on artificial lighting. Good lighting is key to an aesthetically pleasing image.

CHOOSE A COLOR SCHEME
You could opt for using many colors. But I like to choose from two to five. Complementary colors are always a good option. Don't just throw a bunch of random colorful products together, make sure you have a vision of what you want to create.

LAYERS + TEXTURE
This adds a lot of dimension to the picture and it looks incredible when done well. You can add magazines, colorful papers and flowers in one photo with the products you're trying to showcase.

DEFINE THE MAIN ITEM
What do you want people to see first when they look at your picture? Put it in the center, or make it the most colorful item out of the bunch. There are many ways you could position the object to capture people's attention.

EDITING
I strongly believe that you can fix almost every photo with editing. You can always sharpen, correct lighting issues, the saturation and even make it more vibrant. Nowadays, I use Photoshop CS6 to edit all of my pictures. This software has allowed me to do a lot of things that I couldn't before. As some of you already know, because of a blog post I made a few months ago, I used to use free programs, like Paint.NET and PicMonkey. Those are pretty awesome if you are starting out, but if you want to improve your work I highly recommend Photoshop.

Overall, everyone has their own style when it comes to photography. I like to have a colorful background, but you can find a lot of white and marble frequently being used by other people. Make sure to find your own "identity" and not simply copy someone just because you like their style. Creativity is everything and it will definitely make you stand out from the crowd.

What are some of your tips for the perfect flat lay? 

You have no idea how happy I get every time I see one of these lip colors. Like I mentioned yesterday, on my 5 lipsticks you need this spring, I live in the Southern Hemisphere. Therefore I'm going through spring right now, however, I know a lot of you live in the Northern Hemisphere. So I wanted to share my favorites for both seasons. As you can see, this is not quite my five favorite lipsticks, because one of them is a palette that comes with four lip colors. So I decided to count this quad as one lipstick, if that makes any sense. I'm kind of cheating by calling this my top 5, but at least you guys have more options, right?!

• MAC Dance With Me - Hands down, my absolute favorite red lipstick. It's such a beautiful shade and it makes my teeth appear more whiter.
• Sigma Beauty Own It - If I'm feeling daring, this is the lipstick to wear. It's a glossy pigmented purple, that will keep your lips moisturized for a while.
• MAC Sin - Is a burgundy lip color with a drying matte finish. But of course, not nearly as drying as a liquid lipstick. I love how it applies and stays on my lips.
• MAC Antique Velvet - This deep brown matte lipstick looks gorgeous on any skintone. It is highly pigmented and it will last a long time.
• Sleek Makeup Havana (Cookie) - Is the perfect 90's lip color. It's a light brown with a hint of mauve. Also, it's highly pigmented and long lasting.
• Sleek Makeup Havana (Crème Brulee) - Is a dark brown with a red undertone. It's super pigmented and it stays on for many hours. It's soft and moisturizing.
• Sleek Makeup Havana (Rum) - Is a beautiful burgundy and the most stunning dark gloss I've tried.

What are some of your favorite colors to wear during fall/autumn?

If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, like me, spring has finally arrived. To be honest this is not my favorite season, but I do enjoy wearing some vibrant colors once in a while. When I think about spring, I instantly think of several shades of pink. All of these lipsticks are beautiful and unique in their own way. Which lip color do you think is perfect for spring?

• MAC Lady Be Good - This is my perfect nude lipstick. This product is very pigmented and opaque. Also, it's incredibly long lasting.
• MAC Kinda Sexy - Is a peachier nude. This is a really versatile and flattering shade. It has a matte finish, but it's creamy at the same time.
• Sleek Makeup Birthday Suit - This is my go-to lipstick. It is the most stunning mauve with a hint of pink that I have seen.
• Smashbox Pink Petal - Is by far one of the creamiest lipsticks I have swatched. It is a very pigmented pink and it has no shimmer.
• MAC Flat Out Fabulous - This is such a fun shade. It's super bright and opaque. It's quite drying, due to its retro matte finish, but I don't find it uncomfortable to wear.

If you are in the Northern Hemisphere, tomorrow I'll share my top 5 lip colors for fall/autumn. Which I'm super excited about, because it includes a lot of gorgeous vampy lipsticks.

One of the biggest misconceptions about blogging is that it requires a huge investment and basically you can only do it if you're wealthy. Even though it's very expensive to drastically improve your blog's quality. If you're just starting out, you don't have to buy a ton of makeup or the most expensive camera and artificial lighting. If after a while, it turns out you really love blogging, you can gradually upgrade your equipments. Keep in mind, "bigger" bloggers do get products sent for free, so a lot of the things you see been reviewed are not necessarily purchased with their own money.

When I first started, I used my phone to take the pictures and if you look back you can tell they weren't the best. But the problem wasn't the fact that I was using my phone, I just had no knowledge about lighting. Understanding how to use natural lighting will definitely help improve your photos. I have a post fully dedicated to blog photography, where I talk about cameras, lighting and even backgrounds.

REVIEW WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE
You don't need to buy every single new product release. You can start by reviewing the products that are already a part of your collection. It doesn't matter how long it's been since they have been launched. With the exception of limited edition items, because there is no purpose to talking about a product that your readers can't buy.

TALK ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS
I love finding out more about other people's favorite makeup. This is a great way to find some amazing products and just like me, I know a lot of people like these kinds of posts as well. They are very helpful and I'm sure that you have at least one holy grail product to share.

GET THOSE DISCOUNTS
If you're going to purchase something, the smartest thing to do is to use discount codes and/or wait for sales. By doing this, you will be saving some cash.

POST IDEAS
Besides the following affordable ideas, I have two more lists with 25 last minute blog post ideas and 25 beauty blog post ideas.

• Favorite products from the drugstore
• Affordable dupes to high end makeup
• Best products under $10
• Favorite nude/pink/red lipsticks
• Monthly favorites
• Skincare routine
• Go-to makeup look
• What's in your makeup bag
• Products you would repurchase
• Your favorite brushes

I really hope some of you found these tips useful. If you're a blogger, what are some of your top tips for blogging on a budget? If you're not a blogger, what are your favorite types of blog posts?

A while ago I shared 3 eyeshadow brushes that everyone needs, so I assumed it was about time to talk about my absolute favorite face brushes. I've tried many different brands and types of brushes, but these are excellent quality and definitely worth checking out. They are incredibly soft and dense. Also, they haven't shed any bristles when I washed them. Which is pretty awesome, considering shedding is normal and expected.

• Sigma Beauty 3DHD Kabuki* - I don't usually like using brushes to apply my foundation, mostly because it tends to leave an uneven texture to the skin. However, this brush makes my skin actually look like skin. The unusual shape allows you to easily apply the product around the nose and other areas.
• Real Techniques Core Collection (Contour) - Finding the ideal contour brush can be quite difficult. It needs to fit perfectly under your cheekbones and not drag your foundation while you blend it. This one is incredible and you can create a sharp or soft contour, depending on your preference.
• Sigma Beauty Spotlight Duster F37* - This is the softest brush I've ever touched. It applies and blends my highlighter like no other. The size and tapered shape are just perfect to achieve a diffused highlight.

These are my go-to brushes. What are some of your favorites?

*Products marked with an asterisk are PR samples. For more information read my full disclaimer here.

This cut crease look is perfect for fall and winter. I went for something quite vampy and dramatic, but if you would like to make it more "wearable", you can pair it with a nude lip instead of this dark brown shade. Also, I explain step by step on how to achieve this duo-chrome glitter cut crease for hooded eyes and beginners.

A big thank you to my cute dog for blessing us all with her presence in this video. 

Products:
MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot
Sigma Beauty Warm Neutrals Palette (Sugar Milk, Cozy and Cinnamon)
MAC Blacktrack Fluidline
Makeup Geek Insomnia Pigment
Avon Black Flash Liner
Benefit They're Real Mascara
Kiss Au Naturale 02 Lashes
MAC Whirl Lip Pencil
MAC Antique Velvet Lipstick

Brushes:
Sigma 3DHD Precision
Sigma E55
Sigma E25
MAC 217
MAC 210
Sigma E30

If you are like me, you can never have too many bronze eyeshadows. They are so versatile and you can create looks for every occasion. All of my favorites are relatively cheap, all under ten dollars, and they are excellent quality. What are some of your favorites?

SIGMA BEAUTY MIDSUMMER - $8.40*
This loose shimmer is incredibly beautiful. Due to its foil-like texture, it gives a lot of dimension when applied. It can be used as eyeshadow, highlighter, nail art or even mixed with a lip product.

MAYBELLINE BAD TO THE BRONZE - $6.99
This product can be used as an eyeshadow base and on its own. It's highly pigmented and the color is buildable. Once it's dry it won't move through out the day and it doesn't crease, even if you have oily eyelids.

MAKEUP GEEK UTOPIA - $8.99
Probably one of the most stunning pigments I've ever seen. Its consistency is very different from the others, it looks like chunks of glitter attached to one another. 

SEPHORA HOLLYWOOD'S CALLING - $10
This eyeshadow is a lot more warm than the other ones. It has an amazing color payoff and it blends well. It also has a lot of gold shimmer, making it really unique.

*Products marked with an asterisk are PR samples. For more information read my full disclaimer here.

At first glance, some of these lip colors look exactly the same. However, when swatched they turn out to be quite different. Here are a few of my similar MAC lipsticks with side by side swatches. I separated these in groups of three, for instance, three lighter nudes, three slightly darker nudes and finally, the last three vampy shades. All of these have matte finishes, with the exception of Lady Be Good, which is a liquid lipstick with a retro matte finish.

Honeylove and Lady Be Good appear to be identical, but on the lips Lady Be Good is a little closer to Taupe. Kinda Sexy is the peachier nude from this group. It's similar to Honeylove, but Honeylove is a lot lighter. Whirl is close to Taupe, but it has a mauve undertone, unlike the other that has a brown undertone.

Moving on to the lipsticks that inspired this post. When I bought Antique Velvet I didn't expect it to look so much like Sin. To be honest, I was quite afraid I had purchased an almost identical lip color. When you swatch both of them, you can actually see how unique they are. Sin is a beautiful burgundy and Antique Velvet is a true brown. Viva Glam III is not as deep as Sin, but it's in the same color range.

• Honeylove is described as a "light beige toned with rose".
• Lady Be Good is described as a "warm mid-tone nude".
• Kinda Sexy is described as a "neutral pinky-rose".
• Velvet Teddy is described as a "deep-tone beige".
• Whirl is described as a "dirty rose".
• Taupe is described as a "muted reddish-taupe brown".
• Viva Glam III is described as a "muted brownish-plum".
• Sin is described as a "deep dark blue red".
• Antique Velvet is described as an "intense brown".

By looking at these swatches I wouldn't say any of these are dupes. Sure, some of them are pretty similar, but they're definitely not identical or incredibly close. Do you know any MAC lipsticks that look alike?

This is one of my go-to looks at the moment. It's a soft halo eye makeup paired with this beautiful mauve/pink lip color. This is a super quick and easy tutorial for hooded eyes and beginners. I tried to explain step by step and keep it simple.

Products:
MAC Soft Ochre Paint Pot
Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette (Sombré, Shadowplay and Subconscious)
The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer
Avon Black Flash Liner
Benefit They're Real Mascara
Kiss Au Naturale 02 Lashes
MAC Plum Lip Pencil
Sleek Makeup Matte Me Birthday Suit

Brushes:
MAC 217
Sigma 3DHD Precision, E32, E25 and E54

You could have the most helpful, incredible content, but if you don't have a good quality photo, people will most likely not click on your post. Unfortunately, we do judge a book by its cover, so give your best when working on your main photograph. I always try to keep it colorful and eye-watching.

Also, make sure that your photo has a decent resolution and it's quite crisp. You don't have to have a DSLR or the most expensive camera. Your phone can take amazing shots if you have good lighting. If it's still not bright enough you can fix the brightness, contrast, saturation and more with editing apps. I have a post dedicated to editing blog photos which you can find here.

2. ENGAGING TITLE
This could either get your post to be one of the first few when people are searching for that topic or it could put your post at the end of the list. You need to think of possible keywords people are looking for, and add them to your title. I like to search variations of titles I have in mind and the one with the most number of results is the chosen one. Because that means a lot of people are using those exact words when searching.

Another option is to come up with a funny title or something that will spark people's curiosity. Puns can be your best friend! Just do not clickbait, this might get you page views but will make people not trust your blog and what you have to say.

3. SEO
If you started your blog recently, you probably run to the hills when you hear about SEO. I know I certainly did. However, it is not as scary as it seems. There are a lot of websites out there that will explain it in a simple way.

You can start by renaming all of your photos. They're usually "IMG_123", so change them to "your-blog-post-title". The more information you add to your file name, the higher the chance of Google making your image show up in the top searches.

4. RELEVANT/TRENDING TOPIC
I know some people don't like the idea of jumping on internet trends. But let's be honest, that will drive a lot of traffic to your blog. You don't necessarily have to talk about a trend, it could be something that is always relevant. For instance, I noticed with my blog, that my most viewed posts are about MAC lipsticks. So I often do reviews on MAC lipsticks. It's all about finding out what people are looking for.

5. BE HELPFUL
Adding value to people's lives is a great way to get them to click on your post. We all have questions and we all have answers, so why not trade information?! Let's say you're an expert on SEO, them you can do several posts about the subject. If you've grown your blog fast or your YouTube channel, explain how you did that. If you know how to use Photoshop, do a step by step on it. There are a lot of possibilities, all you need to do is take a moment to realize what you're good at.

What do you think makes your blog stand out from the crowd?

To be honest, I would never want to choose only five products from my makeup collection. I imagine, everyone, that loves makeup, feels the same way. But hypothetically, if I had to, these are the ones I would pick. When I was pondering which ones would make the cut, I had to take this seriously and really think it through, because I'm terrible at making decisions. I tried to be realistic and choose what I can't live without. I bet a lot of you, would discard the highlighter and probably add some brow product or foundation. But what can I say?! I like to be seen from outer space at all times.

For me concealer is a necessity, I have really bad dark circles and this NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer is what makes me look "alive". If you have intense dark circles, you know what I mean. When you have a bare face everyone seems to think you're ill or tired. To set my concealer and lightly sculpt my face, I picked the Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette, because these powders are pigmented and they're my definition of perfect. Like I said, I need my glow. For that, I love The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer. This highlighter has an amazing color payoff, also the texture is very soft and buttery. For my eyelashes, I had to go for my beloved Benefit They're Real Mascara. This makes my lashes look unreal. It gives a lot volume and lenght. Last but not least, one of my favorite lip colors. This is the Sleek Makeup Matte Me Birthday Suit. This liquid lipstick has a great formula and the most stunning mauve shade.

I know this is not easy, but if you had to select only five beauty products to keep, which would you choose?

Let's all take a minute to mourn the death of my beautiful Mary-Lou Manizer...

If I had done a video on my makeup collection a year ago, it would probably have been one minute long. Not that my collection is anywhere near what would be considered huge. But I think it grew quite fast and to be honest, I just love how everything looks. As I explained in the video, when it comes to storage, most things I got from my own home, more specifically, my kitchen. The rest of my containers were gifts and the furniture was custom made. If you are looking for a similar vanity, Ikea has one that I used as inspiration to get mine built. 

I haven't done a monthly favorites in so long, therefore I have a lot of amazing products to talk about. This past month I've discovered many incredible quality makeup. These are perfect for spring and summer, but I can totally see myself using these all year round.

• MAC Lady Be Good - This is a beautiful nude liquid lipstick, I love this shade and the applicator is remarkable. It's very long-lasting and opaque. 

• MAC Honeylove - This is a very flattering nude lipstick with a creamy matte finish. It doesn't dry up the lips and it's quite long-lasting.

• NARS Rikugien - Is a light pink lip pencil with a satin finish. It's really moisturizing and easy to apply due to its convenient shape. 

• Maybelline Bad To The Bronze Color Tattoo - This is one of the most versatile items in my collection. You can use this as eyeshadow, primer or even eyeliner. It's also super creamy and pigmented.

• Sigma Beauty Warm Neutrals Palette* - I've been using this palette for almost every look I've done since I got it. The eyeshadows are very buttery and blend incredibly well. What I enjoy the most is the color range, which consists of stunning neutral shades. 

• Sigma Gilded Loose Shimmer* - Is a true gold shade and it has a foil-like texture. I mostly use this as eyeshadow, but you can mix this shimmer with your lip gloss, nail polish and even use it as highlighter.

• MAC Soft & Gentle - This is probably one of the most popular highlighters ever and still one of my holy grails. It gives the most natural-looking glow, but it's possible to make it more intense because it's buildable.

• Sigma Beauty Afterglow* - This liquid highlighter is beyond gorgeous and pigmented. A little bit goes a long way and it gives a beautiful champagne/purplish glow.  

Which beauty products were you obsessed with this past month?

*Products marked with an asterisk are PR samples. For more information read my full disclaimer here.

Today's review is all about the Sigma Simply Vibrant collection. Which features a few items ideal for the summer. I have reviewed the rest of the collection already, which you can find here and here.

Cor-de-Rosa* is described as "earthy and flushed". This product can be used as a blush and as a bronzer. It just depends on your skin tone. Since I am so pale, I use this to achieve a beautiful sun-kissed look. I love that it comes in a big pan, which I know will last me for a long time. It has a matte finish and it's highly pigmented. The formula makes this product even more special, it basically blends by itself.

I have a serious obsession with loose shimmers, so these two definitely caught my attention. Gilded* is a true gold shade and Midsummer* is a bronze. These shimmers can be used as eyeshadow, highlighter, nail art or even mixed with a lip product. They have a foil-like texture and the effect is buildable. It is possible to achieve a more subtle or extreme look, depending on what you are going for.

To be honest, I love all of these products. They are incredibly versatile and the quality is remarkable. In case you are interested, I have a discount code for 10% off anything on their website. Use link and code "SIGMA2016".

*Products marked with an asterisk are PR samples. For more information read my full disclaimer here.